Ready to topple the Umbra but not sure where to start? Follow this route to clear every major boss, snag each legendary armament and unlock the Age of Umbral Moon ending in roughly eight hours.
Interactive Map courtesy of Map Genie.
1. Umbral Vale (Entry → Mist‑Eater Orpheus)
- Grab the Lumencraft Torch from the shack left of the first Site of Grace.
- Activate three
Faded Monuments
to lower the veil gate. - Mist‑Eater Orpheus tips: Parry the mist projectiles with Lumencraft to stagger.
2. Silverfen Mire (Level 150 recommended)
- Stick to frozen lilies – they nullify poison build‑up.
- Hidden legendary Moonless Ranseur lies behind the giant crystal crab.
- Optional boss: Crystalline Hydra (weak to strike, drops +4 Smithing Stone).
3. Citadel of Noctis (Vertical Castle)
Key checkpoints:
- Grand Library – pick up Moonless Prayer Book (INT 60).
- Rooftop Ballista Trio – roll past; killing them drops Noctis Crest Shield.
- Boss: Lady Vanta – use holy damage; phase 2 starts at 50% HP.
4. Obsidian Peaks → Final Showdown
Bring these:
| Slot | Recommendation | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Noctblade +10 | Innate sleep, bleeds Nightreign phase 1 |
| Seal | Eclispe Seal | Boosts new Umbral incantations |
| Talisman | Green Turtle +2 | Stamina regen for meteor dodge spam |
Nightreign boss phases
- Phase 1: Blade meteors – roll diagonal twice.
- Phase 2: Summons Umbral Shades; kill two to cancel buff.
- Phase 3: Area turns pitch‑black; use Lumencraft Torch to reveal telegraphs.
5. XP & Rune farming spots
Best mid‑game farm: Silverfen Fallen Caravan
– kill four
spectral knights (90 k runes/min with Gold Fowl Foot).